Head of Engineering

House Of Control AS; Høvik; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Østfold is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead a motivated team in enhancing their SaaS platform with an AI-first approach. This key leadership position requires expertise in .NET and cloud architecture, alongside a solid background in technology transformation. You will drive technological innovation and ensure operational stability while partnering with various teams to deliver high-quality solutions. This role offers competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Close collaboration with skilled colleagues

Qualifications

• Experience in SaaS or enterprise environments.
• Strong background in .NET and cloud architecture.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML in production.
• Experience delivering secure and reliable applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an engineering team.
• Own migration from PHP to .NET.
• Ensure operations of the legacy platform.
• Work with the Cloud team on Kubernetes architecture.
• Build scalable SaaS solutions.

Skills

Technology leadership

.NET

AI/ML hands-on experience

Cloud architecture

Managing operational stability

Job description

House of Control is building the future of Contract and Compliance Management

House of Control is building the future of Contract & Compliance Management. We are well underway with modernizing our platform and are now looking for a Head of Engineering to take ownership of the next chapter - driving an AI-first approach, leveraging .NET, and working closely with our product, cloud, and security teams.

The role is part of our R&D leadership team under the CTO, alongside the Head of Products, Head of AI, Head of Cloud & Architecture, and the CISO. Together we set the direction for technology, product, and innovation at HoC.

As part of the Visma Group, you’ll also join one of the Nordic region’s largest and most forward-leaning tech communities, with access to strong expertise in AI, cloud, security, and product development.

What you’ll do

• Lead and develop a motivated engineering team in a growth phase

• Own the migration from PHP/Laravel to modern .NET

• Ensure stable operations of the legacy platform while we build a modern solution

• Partner closely with our Cloud team to evolve our Kubernetes-based cloud architecture and GitOps delivery model

• Ensure the engineering team builds in line with GDPR and ISO 27001, in close collaboration with the CISO

• Implement and mature AI-first practices together with the Head of AI

• Work closely with the Head of Products to translate product strategy into technical delivery

• Build scalable SaaS solutions that create value for existing and new customers

• Foster a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and AI adoption

What we’re looking for

• Experience as a technology leader in SaaS or enterprise environments

• Strong technical background in .NET and modern cloud architecture

• Hands-on experience with AI/ML in production

• Experience delivering applications that meet high security and reliability requirements

• Solid understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks is a plus (e.g., GDPR, DORA, NIS2)

• Background in technology transformation and migrations

• Ability to balance innovation, quality, and operational stability

With us, you’ll have the opportunity to

• Be a key member of our R&D leadership team

• Define HoC’s technology direction and drive the implementation of our AI strategy

• Work closely with product, marketing, and the business to create high-impact customer value

• Lead a strong engineering organization with real autonomy and influence

• Help shape the future of compliance solutions at international SaaS scale

We offer

• A central role in a company with strong growth and ambitious goals

• The opportunity to set the standard for AI-assisted development in a SaaS product

• Close collaboration with skilled colleagues across product, AI, cloud, and security

• Competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements

• A strong community with 100+ colleagues at HoC—and 15,000 across Visma Group

• Access to a broad tech ecosystem throughout Visma

Who we are

House of Control is a leading technology company developing innovative solutions within Contract Management, IFRS 16 Reporting, and Compliance Management. Our SaaS solutions tackle critical, time-consuming tasks for finance and operations, giving customers full control and visibility over obligations and assets.

We’re proud to be part of the Visma family, one of Europe’s leading software companies. As part of Visma, we benefit from strong expertise in development, technology, architecture, processes, and security. This enables us to deliver high-quality solutions and competent support, while continuously improving and optimizing customer workflows.

Today, our team of around 100 people supports more than 1,500 enterprise and public sector customers across Europe. With offices in Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Trondheim, and Lillehammer, we celebrate achievements, embrace diverse perspectives, and create solutions that deliver value for our customers. Our inclusive culture thrives on teamwork, innovation, personal growth – and a strong belief in flexibility and work–life balance.

Ready to join us?

If you want to build your career, solve challenges, and grow together with a supportive team, then we would love to hear from you!